Wrexham defender Ben Tozer’s dad passes away following leukaemia prognosis
Ben Tozer has posted a heartbreaking message on social media after his father handed away on Monday following his most cancers prognosis. And the Wrexham captain took the chance to warn others concerning the risks of not performing rapidly sufficient when noticing the potential signs of most cancers.
Tozer, 33, shared on Twitter that his dad had been identified with leukaemia on Saturday. Having been informed by medical doctors that the illness was treatable, he underwent a mind operation on Sunday, however tragically died on Monday.
Wrexham favorite Tozer wrote: “On Saturday, I was told my Dad has Leukaemia but it’s treatable. On Sunday night, he required a brain operation, which went positively, then last night the unthinkable happened. Sadly, all of this happened because he had left it too late.
“Unknowingly, he was masking the actual fact he was [in] full agony. ‘Go and get checked’ we recurrently mentioned. He was simply too fearful of what it could possibly be.
“Thank you, Dad. Our last words together will live with me forever. I love you. I hope we have all done you proud.”
Following the publication of the message on Twitter, Wrexham’s official account swiftly despatched a message of condolence to their skipper.
It mentioned: “So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you and your family.”
Followers and followers of the membership quickly reacted to supply sympathy to Tozer and his household. Tozer lifted the National League title at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground in May when the North Wales membership topped the desk with a report 111 factors haul.
It signalled a return to the Football League for Wrexham for the primary time in 15 years. The membership has been reborn beneath the possession of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Having invested closely within the membership, Tozer was certainly one of quite a few key signings who agreed to drop down the soccer pyramid with a purpose to be a part of the venture that appeared to get the Red Dragons again into the EFL.
Having beforehand led Cheltenham Town to the League Two title, the centre-back was quickly instilled as membership captain and has since gone on to make over 500 skilled profession appearances.
Information concerning the signs of leukaemia and a variety of different well being circumstances will be discovered on the NHS website.
Leukaemia Care additionally gives a freephone helpline on 08088 010 444 or electronic mail support@leukaemiacare.org.uk